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Practitioner Research in Mathematics Education

The aim of the Practitioner Research in Mathematics Education (PRiME) event was to build the capacity of practitioner researchers through engagement with the wider research community. This event:
• Provided an opportunity and a supportive platform for teachers of mathematics in early years, primary, secondary, further education or higher education to share their classroom research projects about any aspects of mathematics teaching and learning
• Facilitated critical discussion between practitioners
• Modelled multi institution collaborative and participative research projects
• Developed practitioners’ research skills through a panel discussion with established researchers
• Shared information about opportunities available through BERA and BSRLM

In a change to our regular Keynote format, a panel of researchers shared their experience of practitioner research around the theme of “Beyond mastery: social justice and teaching mathematics in the primary school context”. Panel members included Caroline Hilton (UCL Institute of Education), Gwen Ineson (Brunel University London), Balbir Kaur (University of Nottingham), Joel Kelly (The Blue School (C of E)), Laura King (University of Derby), Helen Thouless (St Mary’s University), and Pete Wright (University of Dundee). 

The day was organised and supported by BERA Special Interest Group on Mathematics in Education, in collaboration with the British Society for Research in Learning Mathematics (BSRLM).

 

Draft Programme:

10:30 Introduction and welcome
10:40 Parallel presentations from practitioner researchers
(2 papers, 15 mins each followed by 10 minutes of discussion)
  Breakout room 1 – Chair: Dr Gill Adams Breakout room 2 – Chair: Dr Ouhao Chen Breakout room 3 – Chair: Corinne Angier
 

Transformative journeys: Narratives of experienced Key Stage 2 teachers in England
Drew Quayle, Anglia Ruskin University

Following the rules: Mastery and alternative curriculum approaches in KS2 mathematics Rebecca Turvill, Bosco Catholic Education Trust

Cultivating ‘future leaders’ in maths classrooms: Unexpected results from a mixed-methods research project in South African schools
Robyn McQueen, University of South Wales

“What’s the point of studying this? I’m never going to need it.” Pupil perceptions of studying compulsory mathematics
Mark Slade, Sawston Village College

Supporting neurodivergent students with their learning in mathematics and statistics: the practitioner perspective
Yamuna Dass, Coventry University & Charlotte Price, Coventry University

Understanding the barriers to applying mathematics in real-life context
Lois Kerrison, The Open University


11:30 Break
11:45 Panel Event
Beyond mastery: social justice and teaching mathematics in the primary school context
Caroline Hilton, UCL Institute of Education; Gwen Ineson, Brunel University; Balbir Kaur, University of Nottingham; Joel Kelly, The Blue School (C of E);
Laura King, University of Derby; Helen Thouless, St
Mary’s University;
and Pete Wright, University of Dundee

12:45 Breakout Discussion Groups
13:15 Plenary
13:30 Lunch Break
14:00 Parallel presentations from practitioner researchers
(3 papers, 15 mins each followed by 10 minutes of discussion)
  Breakout room 1 – Chair: Dr Gill Adams Breakout room 2 – Chair: Dr Ouhao Chen Breakout room 3 – Chair: Corinne Angier Breakout room 4 – Chair: Dr Gwen Ineson
 

 

Do patterns of communication in mathematics classroom foster a non-critical view of mathematical knowledge
Nicola Tierney, St. Marys University

Number Talks and mathematical competence for emergent bilinguals
Jana Dean, Saint Martin’s University & Heather Byington, Washington State University

Using indoor rock climbing to develop mathematical problem solving heuristics, and its impact on students’ problem solving beliefs and achievement
Keiha Dhruev, Sherborne Area Schools Trust

Manipulatives: Practicality over pedagogy?
Simon Sheard, University of Sunderland

Employing diffractive reading of undergraduate students mathematising while using 3D printing pens
Matthew Meangru, Northeastern University-London

Freedom and agency in mathematics lesson – collaborating with students to plan mathematics lessons
Jane Goodland, University of Manchester

The pedagogy of children’s mathematical graphics: Teacher researchers’ perspectives
Elizabeth Carruthers, University of Bristol

Teaching children critical mathematics education and social justice
Manjinder Kaur Jagdev, York St. John University

Addressing mathematics anxiety by promoting mathematical resilience: A case study in Educational Design Research
Ben Sinclair, University of Warwick

Constructing mathematics anxiety as educational illness: a theoretical re-examination of mathematics anxiety and its implications for ITT/E and schools
Jack Stothard & Laura King, University of Derby

Can the transmission of Mathematics Anxiety from parents to children be reduced by showing parents how mathematics is used in jobs?  An evaluation of an online intervention
Paula Fieldhouse, University of the West of England

15:15 Closing Remarks
15:30 Event close

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SIG Convenors

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Corinne Angier, Ms

PHD student at University of Stirling

My initial undergraduate education was in agriculture and forestry and I have a masters’ in forestry and land management. I trained to be a secondary mathematics teacher through an innovative a progressive two-year programme at Sheffield Hallam...

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Gwen Ineson, Dr

Reader in Mathematics Education at Brunel University

Gwen Ineson is a Reader in Mathematics Education at Brunel University London, where she is Deputy Head of the Department of Education. She supervises a number of doctoral researchers and her main teaching is on the primary PGCE, where she is...

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Gill Adams, Dr

Reader in Education at Sheffield Hallam University

Gill is a Reader in Education at the Sheffield Institute of Education (SIoE), Sheffield Hallam University. She came into higher education after seventeen years’ experience teaching and leading secondary mathematics and six years as a...

Speakers

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Drew Quayle, Mr

Anglia Ruskin University

Having been a primary mathematics subject lead, advanced skills teacher and mathematics specialist teacher, I moved into headship with an interest in developing an outstanding mathematics curriculum. Wanting to pursue my interest in mathematics...

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Robyn McQueen, Ms

lecturer at University of South Wales

Robyn taught Maths and History in her country of birth (South Africa) for five years before completing her MSc at the University of Oxford. She then worked as a lecturer and research assistant at the University of South Wales, specialising in...

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Mark Slade, Mr

Secondary Maths Teacher at Sawston Village College

Mark has been teaching secondary school mathematics since 2019. He has a BA in History from the London School of Economics and Political Science and an MA in Education Studies from the University of Suffolk.

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Yamuna Dass, Dr

Assistant Professor at Coventry University

Yamuna Dass has over ten years’ experience of teaching mathematics and statistics in Higher Education. Having worked at two diverse universities (De Montfort University and Coventry University), she has gained specialist knowledge and has...

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Charlotte Price, Dr

Associate Professor (Research) at Coventry University

Charlotte Price is an Associate Professor at Coventry University. She is an applied statistician with interests in education, particularly in widening participation and access to higher education.

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Lois Kerrison, Mrs

The Open University

Lois Kerrison currently a full time head of maths at a coastal comprehensive school of 1536 students and part-time PhD student with the Open University. Dedicated to making a difference to our students and helping them understand the benefits of...

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Gwen Ineson, Dr

Reader in Mathematics Education at Brunel University

Gwen Ineson is a Reader in Mathematics Education at Brunel University London, where she is Deputy Head of the Department of Education. She supervises a number of doctoral researchers and her main teaching is on the primary PGCE, where she is...

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Pete Wright, Dr

Senior Lecturer (Education & Society) at University of Dundee

Pete Wright is currently Senior Lecturer in Education at the University of Dundee. He teaches on various ITE/education programmes at undergraduate/postgraduate/doctoral levels. He is module leader for 'Reflecting Upon Practice' and 'Action...

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Nicola Tierney, Ms

Lecturer in Primary Education (Mathematics) at St. Marys University

I'm a primary teacher educator with a passion for mathematics education and an interest in the development of critical mathematics education within national education systems. Before working in higher education, I taught in Asia, Europe and the UK.

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Jana Dean, Ms

Teacher-Researcher at Saint Martin's University

Jana Dean is a middle school teacher in the Olympia School District in Washington State. A recipient of the prestigious Fulbright Distinguished Award in Teaching as well as the Presidential Award for Excellence in Math Teaching, she brings a deep...

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Keiha Dhruev, Mr

Lead Practitioner, Mathematics at Sherborne Area Schools Trust

I am the mathematics lead practitioner for Sherborne Area Schools Trust (SAST) a multi academy trust in North Dorset and Somerset. On a day-to-day basis I teach students from KS3 to KS5. I also work supporting new mathematics teachers,...

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Simon Sheard, Mr

Senior Lecturer in Education at University of Sunderland

I am a Senor Lecturer as part of the International Initial Teacher Training (IITT) team at the University of Sunderland. My main role is Programme Leader and Module Leader on our very popular PGCE Education distance learning programme. My...

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Matthew Meangru, Mr

Head of Mathematics at Northeastern University-London

Matthew Rudy Meangru is the Head of Mathematics at Northeastern University-London. His research interests include 3D printing education, mathematics-related identities, and primary and early-year education. He is also a postgraduate student at...

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Jane Goodland, Mrs

Maths Teacher at Highfield School

I am a teacher-researcher, currently teaching secondary mathematics part time at a state comprehensive school in Hertfordshire. I am also doing a part-time PhD in mathematics education at University of Manchester. My area of interest is around...

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Manjinder Jagdev, Miss

Senior Lecturer in Education at York St. John University

Manjinder Jagdev has been a university teacher since 2006, working at the University of East Anglia and University of Sheffield as PGCE secondary lead mathematics tutor. She has contributed to PGCE secondary courses at St Mary’s, University of...

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Ben Sinclair, Mr

PhD student, mathematics teacher at University of Warwick

Ben taught secondary mathematics before beginning his PhD in Mathematics Education at Warwick. His project focuses on embedding principles from Acceptance and Commitment Training into classrooms to address mathematics anxiety and promote...

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